A Survivor’s Booklet
Un folleto para sobrevivientes
Este folleto por la Asociación de Tejas Contra el Asalto Sexual (en inglés, TAASA) incluye información básica sobre el periodo inmediatamente después de la victimización. Por ejemplo, ‘¿Quién me puede ayudar?’ ‘¿Tengo que dar parte a la policía de lo que me sucedio?’ y ‘¿Como reaccionaran mis familiares y mis amigos?’. También hay listas de recursos en Tejas. En inglés.
Making the Connection
I recently had the opportunity to take part in a training with our partner organization, the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). We traveled to the Western region of the US and provided guidance to communities on developing a sexual assault forensic exam protocol.
Rural Resources Collection
A collection of resources that provides a grounding for the most relevant information available online about and for rural communities as they build more effective responses to sexual violence.
Publish Date
2011
Adolescent Sexual Assault Victims’ Experiences with SANE-SARTs and the Criminal Justice System
This research report discusses the outcomes of a study conducted to understand the help-seeking patterns of behavior among teens who experienced sexual assault and reported it. The study found patterns in reporting, including reports that were voluntary, reports that were involuntary, and reports prompted by the circumstances of the assault. The research suggests that teens who made voluntary reports were more likely to stay enaged in the legal system.
The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
This NIJ special report outlines the issue of untested sexual assault kits that remain in law enforcement custody and evidence rooms and the impact that these kits have on communities and sexual assault response. The report addresses victim notification and protocol when a kit is sent for testing and appropriate follow up.
Read this special report.
Publish Date
2011
Sexual Assault Response Team Development: A Guide for Victim Service Providers
The focus of this technical assistance guide is to help sexual assault service providers build, expand, formalize, and maintain strong interagency responses to sexual violence. It includes a brief overview followed by Practice Tips, Ways to Build SART Excellence, and Key Resources.
SART Readiness Assessment
This brief assessment tool provides communities with the opportunity to explore community readiness for sexual assault response team development regarding perceptions, resources, and services.
Publish Date
2011
Competencies Needed by Health Professionals for Addressing Exposure to Violence and Abuse In Patient Care
This publication is provided as a starting point for professional organizations and educational institutions to prepare their helping professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and beyond, to develop the skills and competencies needed to meet the needs of individuals who may have experienced abuse and violence.
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